The three biggest reasons LeBron and the Lakers are flailing in the West

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing

Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87

ABC News - 21m

The three biggest reasons LeBron and the Lakers are flailing in the West

Another season of blowouts and fighting to make the play-in begs the question: Can the Lakers be fixed?

ESPN - 1h

LeBron James to miss second straight game for Lakers; JJ Redick doesn't know when star will return

James "is taking some time" from the team after missing practice this week due to "personal reasons."

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Lakers' LeBron James ruled out for Friday vs. Timberwolves, has been out for 'personal reasons'

James missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to a sore foot

CBS Sports - 13h

LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness

LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot

ABC News - 1d

LeBron James won't play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday

LeBron James, who hasn't been with the Lakers this week, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday because of foot soreness.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

LeBron James away from Lakers for personal reasons, likely out Friday vs. Minnesota

This likely only fuels the trade speculation around LeBron, but he has a no trade clause and has never indicated he wanted a trade.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Little reason for the West to exult over Assad’s downfall

The fall of the Syrian regime has resulted in the rise of violent jihadist forces, which could impose enduring costs on Western security, as the West continues to engage with the victorious HTS ...

The Hill - 1d

Sources: LeBron unlikely to play vs. Wolves

LeBron James, who sat out Sunday's game with foot soreness, is unlikely to play in the Lakers' game vs. the Timberwolves on Friday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 1d

LeBron James is excused from Lakers' practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers' practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Three-Dollars Problem

Turbulence ahoi

Financial Times - 2d

LeBron (sore foot) sits for first time this season

Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.

ESPN - 4d

Plaschke: Sinking Lakers franchise must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard

It's clear the Lakers won't accomplish anything significant this season, so LeBron James and Anthony Davis should leave the team for a title contender.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 without LeBron James

ABC News - 4d

Why Mets' Clay Holmes gamble may pay off: Three reasons to think ex-closer could make it as a starter

The Mets reportedly plan to try Holmes in the rotation after agreeing to a three-year, $38 million contract

CBS Sports - 5d

Three blissful beachside escapes

Feet-in-the-sand stays in Egypt, California and Indonesia

Financial Times - 5d

LeBron: Lakers in rough patch without 'big pieces'

After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

ESPN - 6d

Trae Young's 3-pointer overcomes LeBron James' 39-point triple-double as Hawks beat Lakers in OT

The Lakers have lost seven of their past nine games, dropping them to 10th in the Western Conference standings.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers' wild overtime loss to Hawks

In a game featuring dozens of lead changes, LeBron James scored 39 points but missed a three at the buzzer in overtime in a heartbreaking Lakers loss.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Are the Lakers still a championship contender? All signs point to no

There was hope when the Los Angeles Lakers hired a new coach — former sharpshooter J.J.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Trounced by 41, reeling Lakers share in blame

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

ESPN - Dec. 5